Straw

Straw is a suite of Acqua plugins available in VST, VST3, AAX, and AU formats. It faithfully recreates vintage units built in the USA by different manufacturers of high-quality, professional audio gear. We have meticulously emulated rare and refined pieces of gear to deliver an authentic digital representation of the Memphis Magnetic Recording Co. sound.

Acustica and Memphis Magnetic Recording Co. have joined forces for this exciting project to provide you with one of the finest 'vintage' plugin suites ever created. Prepare to be immersed in a world where the timeless charm of classic audio equipment converges with the limitless potential of digital technology.

Celebrated for their extraordinary significance and revered stature within the American music scene, these vintage treasures emulated in Straw plugin suite have unquestionably left an indelible mark. Their pivotal role in the creation of iconic albums has forever shaped the musical landscape. Even today, esteemed artists continue to place their unwavering trust in the enduring legacy of these timeless and iconic pieces of gear.

The Straw plugin suite offers the following components:

• Straw EQ 301: this includes two switchable Class A 3-band equalizers, equipped with Low and High pass filters. It also features exceptional Class A transformer balanced microphone preamps, ensuring superior audio performance.
• Straw EQ 920: this is a comprehensive Graphic equalizer with 11 bands of inductor equalization. It incorporates a high pass filter with six frequencies and 6 dB/octave slope. Additionally, it offers switchable peaking or shelf modes on the highest and lowest bands, along with its pre-amp stage.
• Straw EQ 110: these are Mic pre-amps with Inductor 3-band vintage EQ, along with HP-LP filters.
• Straw Pre: this is a hybrid pre-amp section that encompasses 16 line inputs, 16 mic inputs, and 6 custom pre-amps, providing a total of 38 emulations.
• Straw Comp: it is a FET-based compressor/limiter with its pre-amp stage.
• Straw Channel-strip: this is a comprehensive channel strip that combines the functionalities of Straw EQ 301, Straw Comp, and Straw Pre.